Lead Montessori Teacher

Company: Villa Montessori
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Villa Montessori Stone Ridge (VM) www.VillaMontessoriStoneRidge.com is currently accepting applications for for a full-time certified Lead Montessori Teacher for our Toddler (12 months - 3 years) and Primary room (ages 3-6) at our fully accredited campus. Serving ages 12 months through 12 years, VM offers an authentic Montessori curriculum which sparks imagination, assists children in making positive choices, and helps the students build self-esteem while they discover new things each day. If you are passionate about the growth and development of children and meet the qualifications for one of our open positions, we would love to speak to you. Required Skills/Experience - Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, etc.) required - A four-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field - At least one year full-time teaching experience with a group of children - Must have a warm, supportive, and patient attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families - Kind, thoughtful, and strong at guiding children in self-motivated learning and helping stimulate their natural desire to learn - Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive - Completion of a background check required - Be at least 18 years of age Duties and Responsibilities - The Lead Montessori Teacher will plan and conduct daily activities for the program in the classroom and outdoors - The Lead Montessori Teacher is responsible for maintaining consistency and order in the classroom - The Lead Montessori Teacher will maintain an environment that promotes optimal growth and development of children - The Lead Montessori Teacher will set classroom expectations for students, parents and assistant teachers - The Lead Montessori Teacher will model appropriate behavior for both students and staff - The Lead Montessori Teacher will observe, record, and report significant learning/behavior concerns of children to the School Director - The Lead MontessoriTeacher will supervise and guide Assistant Teacher(s) as needed - The Lead Montessori Teacher helps the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others - The Lead Montessori Teacher maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence - The Lead Montessori Teacher ensures that children are actively engaged in a safe, organized, stimulating learning environment - The Lead Montessori Teacher actively develops and maintains positive parent relationships - The Lead Montessori Teacher must have excellent written and oral communication skills

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